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Lecturer(s)
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Course content
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1. Presentation of the studied subject, faculty and university, professional career. 2.The structure of the university, faculty, academic year and its parts, system of studies (course, content, credit system, structure of the university, thesis, finals). 3. Description of the given subject, its studies, practice. 4. Work with special text (annotation, resume of a special text). 5. Special topic 1, presentation skills. 6.Special topic 2, reading of special authentic texts. 7. Composition of formal correspondence (CV, work application). 8. Special topic 3, professional discussion. 9. Special topic 4, academic listening. 10. Special topic 5, past tenses. 11. Special topic 6, expressing future. 12. Special topic 7, academic writing. 13. Special topic 8. 14. Final test.
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Learning activities and teaching methods
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unspecified, unspecified, unspecified, unspecified
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Learning outcomes
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The course is designed for academic and professional purposes on intermediate and upper- intermediate levels (approximately from B1 to B2 according to the European Reference Framework. There are enhanced skills necessary for professional text reading and ability to communicate in different professional situations. According to the students needs is extended their vocabulary and grammar structures important for their specialisations.
Ability to read special texts in the field of their specialisation, ability to communicate in basic professional situations and ability to present and write in the given specialisation.
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Prerequisites
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Level B1 according to Common European Language Framework.
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Assessment methods and criteria
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unspecified
Test and exam which includes an introduction of students´ field of study and translation of an academic text related to their discipline, active participation in seminars, presentation.
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Recommended literature
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Kristine Brown & Susan Hood. Academic encounters: reading, study, skills, and writing. Cambridge University Press, 2002.
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Anderson/Maclean/Lynch. Study Speaking - 2nd Edition. 2004. ISBN 0521533961.
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Chris Gough. English Vocabulary Organiser (LTP Organiser Series). ISBN 1-899396-36-5.
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McCarthy/O'Dell. Academic Vocabulary in Use. CUP, 2005. ISBN 9780521689397.
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